shameful

Example Sentences

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Experts have told the BBC these side effects are under-reported because of the shameful behaviour they can cause.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“It can be stressful or shameful for each of them,” said Ellen Rogin, the author of “Messages from Money,” a book about emotions and finances.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

A longstanding taboo in Chinese culture against used goods, seen as unclean or a shameful sign of poverty, is lifting rapidly.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Maybe it is plainly shameful to sit idly by, waiting for the police to peel back more layers of abominable detail, so it can be quickly disseminated to a hungry audience.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

It’s shameful to admit, but I had just about forgotten Laura when she got loose from the mob and rushed up, big-eyed—and stopped.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey